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Welcome to Defence Honours and Awards.

From the earliest times countries have rewarded excellence, achievement and outstanding service. This recognition has taken many forms, including gifts of property, the granting of titles and the awarding of medals.

The purpose of Defence honours and awards is to recognise the service of members of the Australian Defence Force.

What you will find on this site:

• the different types of medals available to Australia's defence personnel, past and present,
• the eligibility criteria for various awards,
• how to submit an application for a medal, and
• information about current Defence awards issues.

Web page last updated 21 November 2008